LETTER: Saddened for Alabamians

Published: Monday, January 24, 2011 at 6:01 a.m.

Last Modified: Monday, January 24, 2011 at 11:52 p.m.

I am truly saddened by the state of mind of the majority of Alabamians. There are some of you who need to rethink your own morals and virtues before accusing and judging your fellow American citizens.

Why is it right for you to cast judgment upon your neighbor? What gives you the right to say that a fellow human being is worth less than you? Absolutely nothing.

No one human being is above all others. Not even your gods or goddesses.

It is disheartening to know that my fellow residents express sheer hatred for others simply based on his or her beliefs, color or sexual preference. My heart goes out to all homosexuals who have been tormented or treated as less of a person. My heart goes out to all American citizens who have been defiled and hurt because your skin color is not like “theirs.” And my heart goes out to all atheists, agnostics and any follower of a non-Christian faith who has been treated with disrespect.

I personally am an atheist. I do not believe in the God of Abraham, nor do I believe in Krishna, Yahweh or even Zeus or Aphrodite. However, the common misconception is that because I am godless and I am blasphemous, I do not have morals or ethics. This is a myth, and I am proving it to you in this letter.

This letter is to all of those who have been mistreated in any way due to your lifestyle. I am on your side, and I know many others who are as well, even if you do not know us. We are fighting to help bring equal rights to everyone, and I hope you know that no one has a right to take away your basic human rights.

<p>I am truly saddened by the state of mind of the majority of Alabamians. There are some of you who need to rethink your own morals and virtues before accusing and judging your fellow American citizens. </p><p>Why is it right for you to cast judgment upon your neighbor? What gives you the right to say that a fellow human being is worth less than you? Absolutely nothing. </p><p>No one human being is above all others. Not even your gods or goddesses.</p><p>It is disheartening to know that my fellow residents express sheer hatred for others simply based on his or her beliefs, color or sexual preference. My heart goes out to all homosexuals who have been tormented or treated as less of a person. My heart goes out to all American citizens who have been defiled and hurt because your skin color is not like “theirs.” And my heart goes out to all atheists, agnostics and any follower of a non-Christian faith who has been treated with disrespect.</p><p>I personally am an atheist. I do not believe in the God of Abraham, nor do I believe in Krishna, Yahweh or even Zeus or Aphrodite. However, the common misconception is that because I am godless and I am blasphemous, I do not have morals or ethics. This is a myth, and I am proving it to you in this letter.</p><p>This letter is to all of those who have been mistreated in any way due to your lifestyle. I am on your side, and I know many others who are as well, even if you do not know us. We are fighting to help bring equal rights to everyone, and I hope you know that no one has a right to take away your basic human rights.</p><p>Desirai Jenkins</p><p>Glencoe</p>